Medicare Rights Joins Calls for Increased Funding for Home and Community-Based Services
May 26, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights joined hundreds of national, state, and local organizations in a letter urging the U.S. Senate to
Coverage and Benefits
2020-2021 Medicare Trends and Recommendations
May 24, 2022
This report features select helpline trends and highlights the most commonly sought helpline and Medicare Interactive answers, providing a glimpse into the
information and coverage needs of Medicare beneficiaries and their families in 2020 and 2021.
Government Watchdog Reports Medicare Advantage Denying or Delaying Medically Necessary Care
April 28, 2022
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report showing that Medicare Advantage
KFF Report Highlights State Differences in Access to Medicare’s Low-Income Programs
April 21, 2022
Medicare provides vital health coverage, but the program’s high premiums, deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements can put care out of
New York Passes Landmark Budget to Help Residents Access and Afford the Care they Need
April 14, 2022
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
President’s Budget Highlights Need for Medicare Coverage of Behavioral Health and Vaccines
April 7, 2022
Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration submitted its annual budget request to Congress. While presidential budget requests are not binding on
Community Statement Highlights Need for Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Care
February 17, 2022
Many people with Medicare lack coverage for oral and dental services, despite the clear need for such care. Untreated infections
CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
CMS Proposes to Prohibit Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination by Insurers
February 3, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services
January 27, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined with Justice in Aging and 65 other advocacy groups in a letter to urge the
Medicare Rights Joins Calls for Increased Funding for Home and Community-Based Services
May 26, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights joined hundreds of national, state, and local organizations in a letter urging the U.S. Senate to
2020-2021 Medicare Trends and Recommendations
May 24, 2022
This report features select helpline trends and highlights the most commonly sought helpline and Medicare Interactive answers, providing a glimpse into the
information and coverage needs of Medicare beneficiaries and their families in 2020 and 2021.
Government Watchdog Reports Medicare Advantage Denying or Delaying Medically Necessary Care
April 28, 2022
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report showing that Medicare Advantage
KFF Report Highlights State Differences in Access to Medicare’s Low-Income Programs
April 21, 2022
Medicare provides vital health coverage, but the program’s high premiums, deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements can put care out of
New York Passes Landmark Budget to Help Residents Access and Afford the Care they Need
April 14, 2022
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
President’s Budget Highlights Need for Medicare Coverage of Behavioral Health and Vaccines
April 7, 2022
Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration submitted its annual budget request to Congress. While presidential budget requests are not binding on
Community Statement Highlights Need for Medicare Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Care
February 17, 2022
Many people with Medicare lack coverage for oral and dental services, despite the clear need for such care. Untreated infections
CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
CMS Proposes to Prohibit Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination by Insurers
February 3, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services
January 27, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined with Justice in Aging and 65 other advocacy groups in a letter to urge the